| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $150.56 | 5.793% | $159.2819 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.37 | 7.445% | $109.9914 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 6.442% | $178.7268 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 12.180% | $81.3417 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.49 | 8.829% | $13.5927 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.61 | 11.579% | $253.965 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.92 | 4.112% | $244.5799 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.37 | $1,041.4794 | $1,041.48 | $1,041.55 | $1,041.50 | |